Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

If you live with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and experience pain, you are not alone.  Pain is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease, that is often under-recognized.  Learn about the types of pain in Parkinson’s, its impact on the individual, and the many ways to manage pain in PD. 

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Speaker

Apurva Zawar, PT, DPT, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Volunteer Assistant Clinical Professor at University of California, San Francisco
Founder of Beyond Rehab (digital neuro rehab and wellness clinic)

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series

This webinar offers insights into the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF's) Music has Power® for Parkinson’s Disease (PD) program, exploring the effectiveness of music as a tool for maintaining function in PD. The session will include demonstrations of music therapy techniques that can be easily incorporated into daily routines.

Speaker

Concetta M. Tomaino, DA, LCAT, MT-BC
Executive Director/Co-Founder
Institute for Music and Neurologic Function

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Due to the nature of our social engagement programs and to protect the privacy of participants, we will not be recording or archiving these programs. By not recording, it's our hope that the program provides a comfortable environment that encourages meaningful participation.

Wellness Wednesday

We all want to do our best to support our loved one with Parkinson’s. While it does not require special training, it takes time to learn the best ways to help a spouse, partner, or loved one living with PD. In this program, we will offer tips on how to make a positive impact in the life of your loved one living with Parkinson’s while also supporting yourself. 

Speaker

Karen Brewer-Mixon, PhD
Professor and Clinical Neuropsychologist, Applied Clinical Research PhD Program Director
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Care Partner for a Person with Parkinson's

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday

Parkinson’s disease (PD), like many chronic illnesses, can change the dynamics of a relationship, particularly when it comes to intimacy and sexuality. Exploring new ways to connect and communicate — whether you have PD or you care for someone who has PD — will help strengthen your relationship. This program offers suggestions for creating deeper intimacy with your loved one.

Speakers

Laura Zeitlin, LMSW
Michigan Medicine
Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday

This program will provide a basic overview of Parkinson’s disease. Learn what Parkinson’s is, what causes it, common symptoms, treatments, and strategies for managing symptoms.

Speaker

Amir Besharat, DO
Movement Disorders Neurologist
Swedish Neuroscience Institute
Parkinson's Foundation Comprehensive Care Center

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday

Maintaining a healthy weight is key to living well with PD. Learn why keeping weight on and retaining muscle mass can be a challenge for someone living with Parkinson’s.  Know when weight-loss is becoming a problem and when to seek support. 

Speaker

Shameem Kizar, BSc RD
Registered Dietitian, Outpatient Neurosciences Kaye Edmonton Clinic
Alberta Health Services, Edmonton AB Canada

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday

Most people with Parkinson's disease will experience changes in speech and voice at some point during the course of the disease. Learn tools and exercises to help you better understand and manage speech and communication problems in PD.

Speaker

Darla Freeman, SLPD, CCC-SLP

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series

Join us for this highly engaging program designed to provide valuable insights and effective strategies for maintaining and enhancing communication and cognitive abilities. Discover practical methods and exercises aimed at improving your overall voice and cognitive functioning.

Speaker

Sabiha Parveen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director
Dept. of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Oklahoma State University

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Due to the nature of our social engagement programs and to protect the privacy of participants, we will not be recording or archiving these programs. By not recording, it's our hope that the program provides a comfortable environment that encourages meaningful participation.

A free flowing movement class that brings out the dancer in you without needing any prior dance knowledge. Using music, we explore range of motion throughout the body and develop an awareness of movement in space. It is a full body workout.

Please keep a bottle of water nearby. Enjoy the session!

Instructors

Cecilia Fontanesi, PhD, BC-DMT

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.

Cardio, strength, balance and coordination exercises will be added in to the PWR Moves curriculum which explores exercises to improve range of motion, agility, and quality of movement in everyday living. We will review the PWR Moves positions and exercises. You may need a chair, water bottle, light weights (or canned goods). All levels welcome.

Instructors

Stacey Macaluso, Life Coach & Fitness Specialist, Founder of Mission PD

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.